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WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 06/01/2026

Title: WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 06/01/2026
Runtime: 23:05
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 06/01/2026

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Top of Class 2026 - Sacred Heart Catholic School

Title: Top of Class 2026 - Sacred Heart Catholic School
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: At Sacred Heart Catholic School, Asher Liew is the valedictorian and Rick Conville is the salutatorian.

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Top of Class 2026 - Mount Olive Attendance Center

Title: Top of Class 2026 - Mount Olive Attendance Center
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Cheyenne Caves is the valedictorian, and Hannah Tatum is the salutatorian at Mount Olive Attendance Center.

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Title: Top of Class 2026 - Richton High School
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Mya Page is the valedictorian and Weston Murphy is the salutatorian at Richton High School.

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Top of Class 2026 - Mize Attendance Center

Title: Top of Class 2026 - Mize Attendance Center
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Lexi Saranthus is the valedictorian at Mize Attendance Center, with Dalton Claire Looney named salutatorian.

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Title: 10pm Headlines 6/2
Runtime: 10:18
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: 10pm Headlines 6/2

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Title: Mostly cloudy and mild this afternoon
Runtime: 3:08
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Mostly cloudy and mild this afternoon

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Title: Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 6/2
Runtime: 3:03
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 6/2

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Title: Mostly cloudy and less humid today
Runtime: 2:42
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Not much rain is expected in the Pine Belt today!

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Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon

Title: Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon
Runtime: 3:12
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Today will be sunny, but scattered thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon.

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Domestic Abuse Family Shelter offers free safety supplies to domestic abuse victims

Title: Domestic Abuse Family Shelter offers free safety supplies to domestic abuse victims
Runtime: 1:04
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: The Domestic Abuse Family Shelter in Laurel has received extra funding to provide free security items to help domestic violence survivors.

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3 vehicles, equipment stolen from Covington County volunteer fire department

Title: 3 vehicles, equipment stolen from Covington County volunteer fire department
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Law enforcement in Covington County is asking for the public’s help in locating multiple vehicles and equipment stolen from a local volunteer fire department.

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Hattiesburg City Council approves infrastructure, storm preparedness measures

Title: Hattiesburg City Council approves infrastructure, storm preparedness measures
Runtime: 2:00
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: From drainage improvements to hurricane preparedness and future development planning, Hattiesburg leaders tackled several items during Tuesday’s meeting.

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Title: Patrick's Late Monday Forecast 6/1
Runtime: 3:09
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Patrick's Late Monday Forecast 6/1

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Investigation underway after Buckatunna man found dead, sheriff says

Title: Investigation underway after Buckatunna man found dead, sheriff says
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in gathering information on the death of Leon Hill.

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$1.5M grant to be used to build new Emergency Operations Center in Covington County

Title: $1.5M grant to be used to build new Emergency Operations Center in Covington County
Runtime: 1:42
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Covington County is using a $1.5 million federal grant to help build a new Emergency Operations Center.

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Woman dies, Lumberton man charged after shooting near Purvis clinic, law enforcement says

Title: Woman dies, Lumberton man charged after shooting near Purvis clinic, law enforcement says
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: A man has been charged after a woman died following a shooting that took place in downtown Purvis Monday afternoon, according to police.

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Driver dies, another hospitalized after head-on crash on MS-15 in Jones County, officials say

Title: Driver dies, another hospitalized after head-on crash on MS-15 in Jones County, officials say
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: A woman is dead, and a driver is being treated for injuries following a two-vehicle head-on crash south of the Jasper County line Tuesday afternoon.

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Bond denied for deadly Purvis shooting suspect

Title: Bond denied for deadly Purvis shooting suspect
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Bond denied for deadly Purvis shooting suspect

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$1M bond set for South Jones High student charged in classmate’s drowning, district attorney says

Title: $1M bond set for South Jones High student charged in classmate’s drowning, district attorney says
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Jones County District Attorney Brad Thompson announced that the suspect, 16-year-old Anthony Jackson, will be charged as an adult.

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Bond denied for man accused of shooting, killing son’s mother in Purvis

Title: Bond denied for man accused of shooting, killing son’s mother in Purvis
Runtime: 0:14
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Bond was denied for 25-year-old Kobe Keshad Winsley Tuesday in Purvis.

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$1M bond set for South Jones High student charged in classmate’s murder, district attorney says

Title: $1M bond set for South Jones High student charged in classmate’s murder, district attorney says
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Jones County District Attorney Brad Thompson announced that the suspect, 16-year-old Anthony Jackson, will be charged as an adult.

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‘So beautiful’: Family speaks out after young mother killed in Purvis

Title: ‘So beautiful’: Family speaks out after young mother killed in Purvis
Runtime: 2:38
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Anna Crochet’s family wants her to be remembered as a loving mother who always had a smile on her face and always made a way.

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Free summer fun returns to Hub City with weekly activities

Title: Free summer fun returns to Hub City with weekly activities
Runtime: 1:10
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Hattiesburg is bringing back a full lineup of free summer events for families across the city.

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FestivalSouth kicks off with national recognition from Forbes

Title: FestivalSouth kicks off with national recognition from Forbes
Runtime: 2:32
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: FestivalSouth is returning to Hattiesburg for its 17th season with national recognition.

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Medical Check-Up: Sumrall doctor talks about symptoms men shouldn’t ignore

Title: Medical Check-Up: Sumrall doctor talks about symptoms men shouldn’t ignore
Runtime: 3:07
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Dr. David Jameson, MD, at Express Care in Sumrall, hopes men take the time to pay attention to their health.

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Title: Cooler temperatures arrive Wednesday
Runtime: 3:09
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Cooler temperatures arrive Wednesday

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Title: 6pm Headlines 6/2
Runtime: 10:09
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: 6pm Headlines 6/2

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Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon

Title: Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon
Runtime: 3:25
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon

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History Happened Here: Brass footprints in Hattiesburg still in place from the 1800s

Title: History Happened Here: Brass footprints in Hattiesburg still in place from the 1800s
Runtime: 2:24
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: WDAM 7 is taking a walk down Main Street, following the bass footprints that tell a story about a prominent man in the lumber industry in the 1800s.

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Local first responder shares tips for safely escaping vehicle if swept up in flood waters

Title: Local first responder shares tips for safely escaping vehicle if swept up in flood waters
Runtime: 2:12
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: As we enter one of the most dangerous weather seasons of the year in Mississippi, people are likely to hear the phrase “turn around, don’t drown.”

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Jones County pastor attempts to preach for 96 hours straight

Title: Jones County pastor attempts to preach for 96 hours straight
Runtime: 2:09
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: A Jones County pastor is attempting to preach the Bible from start to finish in four days with minimal breaks.

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Matthew Russo, Colby Allen reflect on their Southern Miss careers

Title: Matthew Russo, Colby Allen reflect on their Southern Miss careers
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Southern Miss first baseman Matthew Russo and pitcher Colby Allen reflect on their Southern Miss careers.

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New medical clinic opens in downtown Richton

Title: New medical clinic opens in downtown Richton
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: A new medical clinic opened its doors in downtown Richton Monday afternoon.

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Title: 10pm Headlines 06/01
Runtime: 9:18
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: 10pm Headlines 06/01

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Laurel mayor signs proclamation for National Homeownership Month

Title: Laurel mayor signs proclamation for National Homeownership Month
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation Monday morning declaring June as National Homeownership Month in the city.

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Hattiesburg's Spectrum Center celebrates Pride Month

Title: Hattiesburg's Spectrum Center celebrates Pride Month
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Hattiesburg's Spectrum Center celebrates Pride Month

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Mayoral Monday: Leakesville Mayor David West

Title: Mayoral Monday: Leakesville Mayor David West
Runtime: 19:34
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Mayoral Monday: Leakesville Mayor David West

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Title: Storm Watch 2026 Part 3
Runtime: 8:04
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Storm Watch 2026 Part 3

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Title: Storm Watch 2026 Part 2
Runtime: 7:58
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Storm Watch 2026 Part 2

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Title: Storm Watch 2026 Part 1
Runtime: 8:01
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Storm Watch 2026 Part 1

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Woman hospitalized, suspect in custody after shots fired near Purvis clinic, law enforcement says

Title: Woman hospitalized, suspect in custody after shots fired near Purvis clinic, law enforcement says
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: An investigation has begun in downtown Purivs after a woman was rushed to the hospital after being shot Monday afternoon, according to police.

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Title: Top of Class 2026: Magee High School
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Magee High School named Taylor Smith as valedictorian and Chase McWilliams as salutatorian.

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Title: Top of Class 2026: Seminary High School
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Seminary High School named Connor Thaxton as valedictorian and Allyson Riels as salutatorian.

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Scattered thunderstorms are expected later today

Title: Scattered thunderstorms are expected later today
Runtime: 2:59
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: We're getting into our typical summer weather pattern in the Pine Belt.

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We will see a cool-down in temperatures in the middle of the week

Title: We will see a cool-down in temperatures in the middle of the week
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: We will see a cool-down in temperatures in the middle of the week

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Top of Class 2026: Mendenhall High School

Title: Top of Class 2026: Mendenhall High School
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Lauryn McRaney is valedictorian at Mendenhall High School, and Jacob Harlan is salutatorian.

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Top of Class 2026: Salem Attendance Center

Title: Top of Class 2026: Salem Attendance Center
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Emmie Raye Jackson is valedictorian at Salem Attendance Center, and Maci Eggan is salutatorian.

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Volunteers needed for Oseola McCarty Summer Camp

Title: Volunteers needed for Oseola McCarty Summer Camp
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Volunteers needed for Oseola McCarty Summer Camp

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A few thunderstorms are possible for Tuesday

Title: A few thunderstorms are possible for Tuesday
Runtime: 3:06
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: A few thunderstorms are possible for Tuesday

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